Ana Valdez Saravia's Career Journey from Bolivia to the U.S.

Ana Valdez Saravia is a multimedia journalist who works for KWCH in Wichita, Kansas, bringing a passion for storytelling and a strong commitment to uplifting underrepresented communities.

Ana first came to the United States to attend Emporia State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in communication and sociology with a minor in journalism. While at ESU, she helped launch and anchor the first Spanish-language newscast for local radio station KVOE, and founded the university’s César Chávez Day program to support first-generation Hispanic students in accessing higher education. As a contributor to the student newspaper, she was part of an award-winning investigative report on how Midwest universities addressed food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic—an effort recognized by Kansas Collegiate Media.

Ana graduated with a master’s degree in bilingual journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY in New York City. While in NYC, she reported for NBC New York and Telemundo 47, covering the Tri-State area and the lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. She also focused on community reporting for the Mott Haven Herald, highlighting stories from the Hispanic population in the South Bronx. For this work, she was honored by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

This interview was conducted by Alan Herrera, who oversees AFPC-USA’s editorial operations.